shrub yellowroot

noun

: a half-shrubby plant (Xanthorhiza apiifolia) of the family Ranunculaceae with large pinnate or bipinnate leaves and small brownish racemose flowers

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near shrub yellowroot

Cite this Entry

“Shrub yellowroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrub%20yellowroot. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!